Forum Discussions - Alderleaf Wilderness College2018-05-24T19:08:54Zhttp://wildernesscollege.ning.com/forum?feed=yes&xn_auth=noBackpackers, Hikers, and Minimaliststag:wildernesscollege.ning.com,2013-08-28:2959974:Topic:284552013-08-28T04:49:04.765ZGeorgieann Lilgreenhttp://wildernesscollege.ning.com/profile/GeorgieannLilgreen
<p>If you are anything like me, you are always trying to find ways to lighten up the load a bit without too much sacrifice! Well, I thought it would be awesome to have a place where we could share ideas and tips. So if you have any great ideas or things you do to lighten the load and want to share those ideas, this is the place to do it. </p>
<p>One of the things that I often think about is how to maintain cleanliness out in the backcountry. Is it possible to cut back on the amount of…</p>
<p>If you are anything like me, you are always trying to find ways to lighten up the load a bit without too much sacrifice! Well, I thought it would be awesome to have a place where we could share ideas and tips. So if you have any great ideas or things you do to lighten the load and want to share those ideas, this is the place to do it. </p>
<p>One of the things that I often think about is how to maintain cleanliness out in the backcountry. Is it possible to cut back on the amount of toiletries we have to haul with us, without having to sacrifice? Of course! Here are some pretty amazing tricks and tips to do just that. Whether you are trying to go ultra light or challenging your ability to live minimally, practicing these methods are not only a great skill to have but a knowledge you can take with you everywhere. </p>
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<p>1. First, I trade out my towel and washcloth with at least 2 bandannas </p>
<p>One of the tricks is to find things that serve multiple purposes and bandannas are one of those things. I use them to hold my hair back, as a belt for loose pants, for a tourniquet, as a sack to carry herbs in, wiping my nose and of course a towel and washcloth. </p>
<p><strong>2</strong>. What? bring no soap? Plant knowledge. A little goes a long way! Research some of the plants that are going to be in the area you intend to hike or camp in. There are some pretty amazing plants that will make you fresh and clean and most likely do a lot more than just get you clean. Here are a few of my favorites.</p>
<p><strong>Yarrow</strong>- this lovely fellow is one to know! Having antibacterial and astringent properties. Not only can you wash up with it but It will take care of any scrapes or burns acquired along the way. It has been used as a deodorant and bug repellent. Also works great as a facial steam that will loosen up any congestion at the same time!</p>
<p><strong>Blackberry</strong>- leaves are a gentle astringent. Great for normal to oily skin and is great as a facial steam! Wow! Pamper yourself in the back country.</p>
<p><strong>Horsetail</strong>- this one will condition and strengthen your hair and is great for cleansing your skin. It, also, has been used on the battle fields for washing out wounds.</p>
<p><strong>Nettles</strong>- is also astringent and great for hair. It, actually, stimulates hair growth. Normal to oily skin or combination skin. </p>
<p><strong>Comfrey</strong> - good for dry, inflamed and sensitive skin. Gentle and soothing. </p>
<p><strong>Red Clover</strong>- Calming and Cleansing</p>
<p><strong>Wild rose</strong>- leaves are astringent and toning a great facial steam as well as a body wash. Oily or combination skin</p>
<p>Have fun researching plants in your area! </p>
<p><strong>3</strong>. Of course, a small mess kit to boil water in, to clean the bandannas in, sponge bathe, facial steams, making tea, and of course for cooking food in is a definate must. </p>
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<p>I would love to hear some of <em>your</em> Ideas or experiences in downsizing.</p>
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<p></p> Work Work Worktag:wildernesscollege.ning.com,2012-10-22:2959974:Topic:231192012-10-22T18:43:59.275ZChristopher Cory Floydhttp://wildernesscollege.ning.com/profile/ChristopherCoryFloyd
<p>Sup all its Cory i am curious About the work around Monroe because i have to take a substantial loan to get their and must maintain a job to pay it off. I am Curious as to whether Alderleaf has a handyman or not as it would be a great blessing to be able to work for the school as well as attend it i have experience Landscaping,Roofing,Carpentry just Curious? i'm sure i will be able to find work around Monroe as Carpenters are always needed :) </p>
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<p>Sup all its Cory i am curious About the work around Monroe because i have to take a substantial loan to get their and must maintain a job to pay it off. I am Curious as to whether Alderleaf has a handyman or not as it would be a great blessing to be able to work for the school as well as attend it i have experience Landscaping,Roofing,Carpentry just Curious? i'm sure i will be able to find work around Monroe as Carpenters are always needed :) </p>
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<p>Hey y'all I'm torin, i live in ohio and am looking to ride share to washington and to find room mates.</p>
<p>I'm 18, an outdoor lover, a martial artist, am into metaphysics and energy work, i love to read and discuss anything, particularly spirituality and how it applies to our lives. i have a deep interest in indigenous culture. </p>
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<p>I'm starting this discussion for people to tell everyone about themselves in the interest of finding good matches for room mates and beginning to…</p>
<p>Hey y'all I'm torin, i live in ohio and am looking to ride share to washington and to find room mates.</p>
<p>I'm 18, an outdoor lover, a martial artist, am into metaphysics and energy work, i love to read and discuss anything, particularly spirituality and how it applies to our lives. i have a deep interest in indigenous culture. </p>
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<p>I'm starting this discussion for people to tell everyone about themselves in the interest of finding good matches for room mates and beginning to get to know each other.</p>
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<p>Aho and happy trails to you all</p>
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<p>-Torin</p>
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<p></p> Mountain Beaver Burrowstag:wildernesscollege.ning.com,2011-11-13:2959974:Topic:136102011-11-13T21:06:28.510ZRob Whttp://wildernesscollege.ning.com/profile/RobW
<p>Thought I would share these photos taken late September in the North Cascades (Coquihalla Mountains of SW British Columbia). I'm sure they are Mountain Beaver burrows but these are the first I've seen. Neat throw mounds and lots of cut vegetation near the burrows. Numerous burrows were located all in fairly wet (swampy) areas along a major drainage. Enjoy!</p>
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<p>Thought I would share these photos taken late September in the North Cascades (Coquihalla Mountains of SW British Columbia). I'm sure they are Mountain Beaver burrows but these are the first I've seen. Neat throw mounds and lots of cut vegetation near the burrows. Numerous burrows were located all in fairly wet (swampy) areas along a major drainage. Enjoy!</p>
<p>Rob</p> Seeking wilderness expert for paid jobtag:wildernesscollege.ning.com,2011-03-25:2959974:Topic:65062011-03-25T22:17:16.482ZClarissa N.http://wildernesscollege.ning.com/profile/ClarissaN
<p><b>Hello! We are currently looking for wilderness/survival experts to help to teach our cast how to fend for themselves in the wild for an upcoming show on a major cable network. It is a paid job and it will be a lot of fun. If you are interested please submit an audition at: <a href="http://stranded.audish.com">http://stranded.audish.com</a></b></p>
<p><b>Hello! We are currently looking for wilderness/survival experts to help to teach our cast how to fend for themselves in the wild for an upcoming show on a major cable network. It is a paid job and it will be a lot of fun. If you are interested please submit an audition at: <a href="http://stranded.audish.com">http://stranded.audish.com</a></b></p> Mystery Planttag:wildernesscollege.ning.com,2010-11-06:2959974:Topic:43032010-11-06T16:19:49.000ZGeorgieann Lilgreenhttp://wildernesscollege.ning.com/profile/GeorgieannLilgreen
I Found this plant up on the PCT at the begining of Rainy Pass on high way 20 a couple of years ago anyone know what it is?<img src="http://api.ning.com:80/files/IHTdk4ZsY6itZkr5H4rQwi2I2FEMP8zOUWgQl0uGqLjOIcdI7SXamonCK3oL032TaRrpp-zM0UYaOBevLSmhbz16rsUpTN6y/themystryplant.jpg" alt=""/>
I Found this plant up on the PCT at the begining of Rainy Pass on high way 20 a couple of years ago anyone know what it is?<img src="http://api.ning.com:80/files/IHTdk4ZsY6itZkr5H4rQwi2I2FEMP8zOUWgQl0uGqLjOIcdI7SXamonCK3oL032TaRrpp-zM0UYaOBevLSmhbz16rsUpTN6y/themystryplant.jpg" alt=""/> Invasive plant species in Washington State. What are they?tag:wildernesscollege.ning.com,2010-04-08:2959974:Topic:33352010-04-08T18:42:15.000ZBrandon J. Millerhttp://wildernesscollege.ning.com/profile/BrandonJMiller
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<li><strong>Can these invasive species be useful in a survival situation? i.e. food, constructing tools, shelter, etc.</strong></li>
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<p>I'd like to hear your thoughts on this.</p>
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<p>I'd like to hear your thoughts on this.</p> Black Holes and where they could lead...tag:wildernesscollege.ning.com,2010-03-18:2959974:Topic:30232010-03-18T18:07:01.000ZIan Orion Lee-McKinleyhttp://wildernesscollege.ning.com/profile/IanOrionLeeMcKinley
<div>To start off, put yourself into the "shoes" of one microscopic plankton in Lake Superior . All this entitiy experiences is the Lake. To try and make this microscopic planton fathom the experience and existence of Land or of Outer Space is impossible. Now what does this have to do with Black Holes? We humans are very small compared to the vastness of the Outer Space. Just like the vastness of the Lake the microscopic planton sees, we see the vastness of space in the same way. Conventional…</div>
<div>To start off, put yourself into the "shoes" of one microscopic plankton in Lake Superior . All this entitiy experiences is the Lake. To try and make this microscopic planton fathom the experience and existence of Land or of Outer Space is impossible. Now what does this have to do with Black Holes? We humans are very small compared to the vastness of the Outer Space. Just like the vastness of the Lake the microscopic planton sees, we see the vastness of space in the same way. Conventional thinking is that there is only a vast Outer space, with relatively few concentrations of elements in their own concoctions. <br/><strong>What if black holes brought us to the "land" that the plankton can't experience due to its microscopic nature. What if there's a type of cosmic vastness that isn't outer space or anything we have ever fathomed?</strong> <br/>Maybe our perception of THE UNIVERSE, ALL AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN is just one "Lake" of Outerspace, when there is all this "Land" and other "Lakes of Outer Space" to explore, and to find the "ocean" of outerspace... <br/>Are you following? It's hard to describe the "land" and "Ocean" when all we know is this "lake", just like that microscopic plankton can't describe the land on earth... Maybe Earth is just a minute fractal of the Cosmos... Maybe some black holes lead to the "land", while some get us to different corners of our "Lake" Check this video about Black Holes by Carl Sagan <br/><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-db4iC0aHw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><font color="#3B5998"><span>http://www.youtube.com/wat</span></font>ch?v=Y-db4iC0aHw</a> <font color="#333333"><br/>What do you think?</font></div> hey guystag:wildernesscollege.ning.com,2010-03-06:2959974:Topic:29062010-03-06T03:37:41.000Zwbhttp://wildernesscollege.ning.com/profile/wb
i sure do miss the pnw...i imagine the smells in snoqualmie right now......<br/>
i sure do miss the pnw...i imagine the smells in snoqualmie right now......<br/> Alderleaf Commons Groupstag:wildernesscollege.ning.com,2009-11-30:2959974:Topic:26032009-11-30T23:54:28.000ZAlderleaf Wilderness Collegehttp://wildernesscollege.ning.com/profile/Alderleaf
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